Alzheimer’s typically is diagnosed in seniors but sometimes younger people develop early onset Alzheimer’s. Anyone with Alzheimer’s that is under 65 can apply for Social Security disability benefits to help pay for living expenses when you can’t work because of…
Since Archstone Foundation gave Alzheimer’s Family Center (AFC) a grant to fund free Caregiver Counseling sessions, AFC has helped many caregivers of a loved one with dementia. Cheryl Alvarez, Psy.D, the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health at AFC, explains why…
Alzheimer's Family Center in Huntington Beach, California is happy to announce it will be hosting a 3-part series for caregivers presented by the Alzheimer's Association. In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on…
On the surface, David seems like he is doing fine. He has been married for 42 years, retired for seven years, has three children, six grandchildren, a dog named Skip, and likes to golf on Tuesday mornings. David was diagnosed…
When your loved one starts showing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, normal routines start to become difficult to handle. One of those challenges is the process of eating. People with dementia may get overwhelmed by the number of food choices or…